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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Pennville, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

199.2 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Pennville, PA, PA

Pennville, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 199.2-mile journey from Pittsburgh to Pennville, Pennsylvania, is an achievable one-day road trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 24 minutes. You'll navigate primarily along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, and Lincoln Way West, with about 60% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $33. Given its manageable length and mixed driving profile, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. This route stays within the Northeast region of the United States, offering a straightforward drive through familiar territory.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 105 mi 1h 54m
Lincoln Highway 20.7 mi 29m
Lincoln Way West 17.2 mi 25m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.6 mi 18m
Chambersburg Road 13.4 mi 20m
Lincoln Way East 10.1 mi 16m
Hanover Road 9.1 mi 14m
I 70 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 105 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Pennville, PA.

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street
2

Continue on Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
9

Take the exit onto I 70

1.9 mi · 3 min · I 70
Toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
12

Continue on US 30

17 mi · 25 min · Lincoln Way West
13

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Queen Street
15

Merge onto US 30

10 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 30

13 mi · 20 min · Chambersburg Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Buford Avenue
18

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street
19

Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116

187 ft · 8 sec · York Street
20

Continue on US 30; PA 116

0.2 mi · 43 sec · York Street
21

Turn straight onto PA 116

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Hanover Street
22

Continue on PA 116

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
23

Continue on PA 116

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street
24

Continue on PA 116

5.3 mi · 7 min · Hanover Road
25

Continue on PA 116

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South 5th Street
27

Continue on North Blettner Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Blettner Avenue
28

Turn right onto PA 194

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Frederick Street
29

Arrive at destination

PA 194

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour and 24-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Pittsburgh to avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 105 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the highway segments, and budget approximately $33 for gas. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with toll payment options for the Pennsylvania Turnpike in advance to streamline your travel through toll plazas.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 44 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennville, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pittsburgh, PA

This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 105 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

100 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.1 mi from route

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.1 mi from route

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Jennie Wade House Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17173344100

Visit website

David Wills House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17173342499

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 185.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
14.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
119.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington...
8
121.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
6
185.4 mi into trip | ~4h in | US 30; PA 116 / York Street

Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116 / York Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.02 one way

$66.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.17 $72.34
premium $4.93 $38.63 $77.26
diesel $5.61 $43.98 $87.96

Estimated Tolls: $13.65

Pennsylvania Turnpike (105 mi) $13.65

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.8 0 $20.92 $9.56
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
EV Truck/SUV 79.7 0 $27.89 $12.75

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Pennville, PA

Morning in Pennville on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Martinsburg, PA

100 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 75.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 48.1
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 178.6
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 103
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 199.2-mile route, with a significant 60% of it spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 105 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain steady progress. As you transition to roads like the Lincoln Highway and Lincoln Way West, the character of the drive will shift from faster highway speeds to more varied local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience periods of efficient travel punctuated by more engaging stretches.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 199.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.9 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pittsburgh, PA and Pennville, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington and Gettysburg.

Patp: Ohio

14.3 mi in | ~20m

Harrisburg

14.3 mi in | ~20m

Baltimore

119.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 70

Washington

119.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 70

Gettysburg

121.8 mi in | ~2h 21m

About the Cities

Starting in Pittsburgh, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1758

The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.

Top landmarks

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
  • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 199.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.65 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pennville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.9 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Pennville, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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